GoW: Togo - French Republique-class / Liberte-class (Battleship)

GMT-FRA-010 Republique-class / Liberte-class Battleship

Class: 1

Base length: 14 cm (included)

Colour scheme: French (black hull, superstructures, funnels, and masts: “Toile Mouillée,” which corresponds to Vallejo 72.098 Elfic Flesh, or 72.034 Bone White (top 10% of funnels black). Decks Vallejo 72.032 Bone White or lighter, e.g. AK 11114 Deck Tan).

Number of units per pack: 1

Number of units on the base: 1

Number of ship cards included: 2 - Republique-class and Liberte-class (protective sleeve included)

The République-class consisted of two pre-dreadnought battleships built for the French Navy in the early 1900s. Their construction was a clear signal of France’s departure from the Jeune École concept and from building small battleships displacing no more than 12,000 tons. République and Patrie displaced 14,870 tons and measured 135 metres long, with a beam of 24.25 metres and a draught of 8.2 metres. Powered by three triple-expansion steam engines and 24 Niclausse boilers, they could reach 19 knots and carried a crew of around 750. Their main armament included four 305 mm (12 in) guns in two twin turrets, supported by eighteen 164 mm (6.5 in) guns, twelve 65 mm (2,6 in) guns, and six 47 mm guns for close defence. Armour protection reached 280 mm on the belt and 360 mm on turrets. After their launch, they became the most powerful French battleships. Already during construction, it was noticed that other navies were introducing a higher calibre of secondary artillery, but the work on the first two vessels was too far advanced; therefore, heavier guns were only introduced with the Liberté class. République-class ships are powerful pre-dreadnoughts with strong armament and very good armour, able to withstand heavy fire while commanding the battle line.

The models in the set are resin, 3D printed and can be damaged if not handled properly. All models are unpainted. Glue and paints are not included. Contains small parts and is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age.

Instructions on how to prepare models for painting can be found here:
http://www.gmboardgames.com/blog/en/how-to-prepare-3d-printed-models-for-painting/